Our story: where care is handcrafted
At Laver Handcrafted Soap, our journey began with love, family, and a heartfelt desire to create something genuinely nourishing. What started as a family endeavour in Thunder Bay, Ontario, grew into a passion for natural ingredients and honest, skin-loving care. Discover the story behind every bar and why we believe your skin deserves nothing less than the best.
A journey born from love and purpose
Laver Handcrafted Soap was born from love, family, and the desire to create something meaningful. What started as a way to help my son learn how to build and grow a business slowly became something much bigger—a purpose. As a family of seven, with two cats and two dogs, we wanted to create something that could support our household while teaching hard work, creativity, and pride in making something by hand. At the same time, my own skin had become extremely dry and damaged, and store-bought soaps were only making it worse. I knew I needed a change—something gentler, more nourishing, and truly natural. When I turned to traditional ingredients like tallow, milk, honey, and botanical oils, my skin began to transform. That’s when it clicked: this wasn’t just soap—it was care. Laver was created in my kitchen, with simple tools, thoughtful ingredients, and a lot of heart. From there, it grew into something we are proud to share with your home.
The Laver difference: intention in every bar
What sets our soaps apart is intention. Every bar we create is made with purpose, not shortcuts. We donât believe in mass production or filler ingredients. Instead, we focus on time-honored, skin-loving ingredients like tallow, milk, honey, botanical oils, and buttersâchosen for how they truly nourish and support healthy skin. Our formulas are thoughtfully balanced to cleanse gently while restoring moisture, making them ideal even for dry or sensitive skin. When creating each batch, the most important thing to us is careâfor the ingredients, the process, and the person who will use the soap. Every batch is handcrafted in small quantities to ensure quality, freshness, and consistency. We take our time, because your skin deserves it. More than just soap, each bar is meant to be an experienceâa moment of comfort, simplicity, and quiet luxury in your daily routine.
More than just soap: an experience of care
When someone uses Laver Handcrafted Soap, we hope they feel cared forâboth in their skin and in their spirit. Our soaps are meant to be more than a cleansing step. We want them to feel like a pause in your day⌠a moment of calm, comfort, and quiet luxury. From the creamy lather to the nourishing finish, our goal is for your skin to feel soft, balanced, and truly nourishedânever stripped or overlooked. Beyond the physical benefits, we hope our soaps remind you that everyday care matters. That choosing better ingredients, slowing down, and treating yourself with intention isnât indulgentâitâs necessary. The message we want to share is simple: you deserve quality, honesty, and care in the products you use daily. Laver Handcrafted Soap is made with real ingredients, real intention, and real loveâcrafted for families, for sensitive skin, and for those who want something better without compromise.
"Using Laver Handcrafted Soap has transformed my skin. It's gentle, nourishing, and truly makes my daily routine feel special. I can feel the care in every bar."
A satisfied customer from Thunder Bay, ON